Manchester United's next breakout star has been identified by two of their brightest talents. Kobbie Mainoo and Leny Yoro have agreed that Patrick Dorgu will reach new heights at Old Trafford next season. The 21-year-old enjoyed an impressive campaign with four goals and four assists, showcasing remarkable versatility across multiple positions.
Dorgu's Versatility Shines
The Denmark international played at left wing-back, left-midfield, left-wing, and right-wing under Ruben Amorim and Michael Carrick. He ended the season with a goal and assist in United's 3-0 win at Brighton. Poised to play an important role under Carrick, Dorgu received the ultimate compliment from his teammates when asked who will be the one to watch next season.
Mainoo quickly answered: "I'd say Patrick [Dorgu]. I'd say he can go up another level again. In training, some of the stuff he's doing, you can see him really pushing." Yoro cited Dorgu's adaptability: "Sometimes he plays winger as well, I think in this position, [he's] really dangerous for the opponent. He gives a lot to the team."
Impact Against Manchester City
Dorgu's second start at left wing came in a stunning display against Manchester City, where he scored in the 2-0 win. His ability to impact multiple positions led Carrick to admit he didn't want to commit Dorgu to just one role. Speaking in January, Carrick said: "I think he was immense last week, his work rate and the way he played the position, but the threat, constant threat. And the goal was the obvious one but I think his general play was something we were really pleased about. I wouldn't want to pin him down [to a position], to be honest."
Dorgu on Carrick's Appointment
After defeating Brighton, Dorgu opened up about Carrick's permanent appointment: "We're all really happy. You can see the impact from him since the first day he came, so it's good to have him and hopefully we'll do even better next season. The formation has changed, and the start place is a bit different to the old coach. We're all just trying to improve and game by game we're getting even better."
